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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,974.64, 5,950.98 and 2,997.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,974.64, 5,950.98 and 2,997.78 is: 4,488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,974.64 : 5,950.98 = 2,997.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,974.64/5,950.98 = 2,997.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,974.64x = 5,950.98 × 2,997.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,974.64x = 17,839,728.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839,728.82/3,974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,488.39

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